Desktop Semi-Automatic
QuickPouch Micro Pouch Opener
Compact desktop pouch opener for pre-made pouches—3–4× faster loading with less strain on operators.
15
Pouches Per Minute
3-4×
Faster Loading
<25lb
Portable Weight
Faster Pouch Loading
Semi-automatic opening and up to 15 ppm in auto mode help operators load pouches 3–4× faster than by hand.
Better Ergonomics
Reduces repetitive pouch handling, helping to lower RSI and carpal tunnel risks.
Fits Your Existing Line
Desktop footprint, low air use, and compatibility with your current validated heat sealer.
Key Features
Built for efficiency, designed for reliability
Desktop Semi-Automatic Pouch Opener
The QuickPouch Micro is a compact desktop pouch opener for pre-made, unsealed pouches. Pouches are loaded into a magazine; when triggered (by a foot pedal), the machine removes one pouch, opens the top, and presents it for loading. This significantly speeds up the overall pouching workflow without requiring a fully automatic system.
Faster, More Consistent Loading
In automatic mode, the Micro can run at a machine pace of 15 pouches per minute. Trained operators can load 3–4 times faster than hand opening and filling. This helps standardize the loading process and boost throughput while keeping operators in control of the pace.
Automatic & Manual Modes
Automatic mode for production use with a self-timed cycle—the machine presents a new pouch after a set delay. Manual mode for intermittent or slower-pace use. A foot pedal triggers the cycle, and an operator interface panel manages mode selection and timer settings.
Compact, Portable Footprint
The Micro’s small footprint (12″ × 18″) and low weight (under 25 lb) make it easy to move between workstations. You can place it on existing benches, move it between lines, or reconfigure as your layout changes—no permanent installation required.
Pouch Size Range: 2.5"–6" W, 4"–8" L
Standard QuickPouch Micro configuration handles pouches ranging from 2.5″ to 6″ in width and 4″ to 8″ in length. Supported materials include Tyvek®, polyester, foil laminate, and paper laminates. Custom backing plates and vacuum arm configurations allow the Micro to handle a wide variety of pouch styles within that range.
Simple Operator Interface
The operator interface includes mode selection (manual/auto), delay timer settings, and resettable batch and total counters. Controls are implemented via a 24 VDC smart relay, with all interaction through front-panel buttons—no complex programming required.
Built to Work with Your Existing Heat Sealer
The Micro does not include a heat sealer; it is designed to pair with your current, already validated sealer. This means you don’t need to revalidate a new sealing process—you can keep using your established sealing recipes and equipment while improving the opening and loading steps.
Benefits & Applications
Benefits
Increase throughput without adding headcount
Automatic opening at up to 15 pouches per minute, combined with 3–4× faster loading than hand opening, lets you scale output on your existing line.
Improve ergonomics and reduce injury risk
By eliminating most of the repetitive manual opening motion, the Micro reduces RSI and carpal tunnel syndrome risks in high-volume pouching operations.
Protect existing validation work
Because the Micro does not seal the pouch, you can keep using your current validated heat sealer and established sealing recipes, minimizing re-validation effort.
Compact and easy to deploy
With a 12″ × 18″ footprint, 10″ height, and weight under 25 lb, the Micro is easy to place on existing benches, move between lines, or reconfigure as your layout changes.
Simple to train and maintain
The laminated instruction sheet and intuitive controls allow most operators to be trained in just a few hours. Daily maintenance is limited to basic checks such as vacuum cup condition, alignment, and hose integrity.
Typical Applications
Clean packaging
Intended for packaging of clean, non-flammable, non-toxic materials where operators need help opening pre-made unsealed pouches.
Difficult-to-open pouches
Handling pouches with thicker laminates or strong seals that are challenging to open manually.
Filling and kitting operations
Kitting or filling pre-made pouches on existing sealer lines where consistent throughput is important.
Where a "third hand" is needed
Situations where operators need the pouch held open while loading, freeing their hands for the filling operation.
How It Works
Load the magazine
Operator riffles the pouch stack to break them free, then loads the pre-made pouches into the magazine
Present the pouch
When the foot pedal is pressed, vacuum cups pick a single pouch and pull it to the opening station
Open the pouch
A fixed vacuum arm and pre-opener finger pull the pouch lips apart, creating a consistent opening at the top
Load the product
The pouch remains open for filling—manually triggered or timer-controlled based on selected mode
Release & repeat
The pouch is released back to the operator or downline, and the next cycle begins automatically or on demand
Technical Overview
Machine Type
Desktop semi-automatic
Pouch opener for pre-made unsealed pouches
Power & Air
110–240 VAC
24 VDC (~1.0 A) power supply
80–100 PSI clean, dry plant air
Footprint
12" × 18"
Height: 10"
Weight: Less than 25 lb
Pouch Size Range
2.5"–6" W
4"–8" L
Custom tooling available for variations within this range
Materials
Multiple laminates
Tyvek®, polyester, foil laminate, and paper laminates
Performance
Up to 15 ppm
Automatic and manual modes with foot pedal triggering
Operator Controls
24 VDC smart relay
Mode selection, timer settings, batch counters
Environment
Indoor use
Clean, low-dust
Humidity < 80%
Heat Sealing
Uses existing sealer
Designed to integrate with your current validated equipment
Options & Accessories
Pouch Range Configurations
- Standard QuickPouch Micro configuration for pouches 2.5"–6" wide, 4"–8" long
- Larger "Micro+ / Micro II" configurations capable of handling larger pouches (up to 8" wide and 12–14" long), including gusseted pouches
- Custom configurations available for specialized pouch geometries
Vacuum Arms & Backing Plates
- Multiple vacuum arm styles (horizontal, vertical, T-shaped, etc.) to match pouch width and desired opening geometry
- Standard and custom backing plates sized to support different pouch widths
- Quick-change tooling for switching between pouch sizes
Vacuum Cups & Tooling
- Small, medium, and large vacuum cup options for different materials
- Material-specific cup configurations for optimal grip on Tyvek®, polyester, foil, and paper laminates
- RND can help define the correct arm configuration, backing plates, and timer values for each pouch size as part of your standard operating setup
About QuickPouch by RND Automation
QuickPouch Micro is part of the QuickPouch product family by RND Automation. RND Automation has acquired the QuickPouch intellectual property and now designs, builds, and supports the complete QuickPouch line—including QuickPouch Vertical, Horizontal, Mini, and Micro—from our Florida facility.
New Systems
QuickPouch Micro systems and pouch-specific tooling configured for your application
Parts & Service
Genuine spare and replacement parts with field service and remote support
Upgrades & Retrofits
Change parts, upgrades, and retrofits for legacy and new systems
Integration Support
Integration support with your existing heat sealers and downstream equipment
Training
Operator and maintenance training programs
Long-term Support
Clear support path for both legacy and new QuickPouch systems
Need a "third hand" for opening pre-made pouches?
Talk with RND Automation about QuickPouch Micro. Share your pouch sizes, materials, and target throughput, and our team will help configure the right Micro tooling and integration with your existing sealing line.